How often should couples be having sex?
The answer to sexual satisfaction in long-term relationships is complicated – and revealing. And yes, there is a magic number.
Health
NDIS pricing ‘a kick in the guts’
New prices for NDIS supports will push some service providers to the brink, advocates warn.
Scientists say ‘hidden fat’ can cause dementia
High visceral fat levels in middle age shrink your brain and put you at high risk of dementia – so how can you reduce this dangerous fat?
The conversation you need to have with a dying loved one
Should we let people in the last stage of life make the most of the time left, instead of facing constant medical treatments? One family’s experience shows what might be gained if we do.
A hearty Italian soup to warm you on cold nights
Recipes like these are woven into the course of our crazy lives, between good intentions and just keeping it together.
Health doco antidote to Swan’s way
Nick Coatsworth rose to public prominence doling out government health advice during Covid-19 and now as a TV doctor is about to debut a docu-series that aims to show us how we can live forever.
Dream powers team through fire and water
Olympians make many sacrifices but the artistic swimmers’ needs for power, grace and synchronicity demands some unusual ones. Training to hold the breath underwater and upside down is one, while losing the colour of their eyebrows is a quirk all of its own.
Antibiotics shift could save thousands
A simple change to the way antibiotics are given to patients with sepsis and could save thousands of lives, new research has found, promising a ‘game-changing’ approach to a common hospital killer.
Debunking six common myths about Pilates
From the misconception that Pilates is an easy workout, to the belief that Pilates is only for women, this expert debunks all the most common myths about the popular exercise.
Serious diseases costing sufferers $190,000
A report on the exploding costs to patients and taxpayers of 30 medical conditions has found those who develop some diseases face a massive financial burden.
Stop blame game on NDIS mess
People with severe disabilities will suffer if the scheme is not fixed.
NDIS billions spent on ‘drugs, holidays’
Agency officials have revealed evidence indicating up to 90pc of NDIS plan managers were committing fraud.
How modern love is altering our brains
New technology is changing romance, and it’s impacting not just our hearts, but our heads. Here, a neuroscientist discusses how modern love is changing the dating landscape in our brains.
Fertility rates are plummeting — fortunately, we have migrants
Australia’s fertility rate today is half what it was at the peakof the baby boom, with single-child households and childlessness more socially acceptable options now than a generation ago.
Sea moss: The health world’s latest obsession explained
From gut health to a strengthened immune system, this trending sea vegetable claims to do it all. But is it all hype or is this slimy substance your new health hero?
Crackdown on replica weight-loss drugs market
Replica versions of Ozempic will be banned from being made in specialised pharmacies, as Labor moves to crack down on an unregulated drug market.
Combing through the causes of postpartum hair loss
Shedding light on this surprising, yet completely normal, side effect of childbirth, from minimising fall out to treatments for growth.
Union warns pay rise delay will create staff crisis
Health workers says they will consider quitting if wage increases are delayed.
AFL players hiding concussions
AFL players are hiding concussions because of a fear of missing games, with some even believing disclosing their head-knock symptoms could ultimately jeopardise their contracts, new survey reveals.
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Foster care shame: system ‘damaged kids’
A foster child in the care of the NSW government had rotten teeth requiring removal and his appendix was infested with worms, but that’s not the worst the little boy endured, a magistrate has found.
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